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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.44, 910.07 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.44, 910.07 and 397.50 is: 548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.44 : 910.07 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.44/910.07 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.44x = 910.07 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.44x = 361,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,746.29/659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.57

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