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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.49, 910.02 and 397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.49, 910.02 and 397.65 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.49 : 910.02 = 397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.49/910.02 = 397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.49x = 910.02 × 397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.49x = 361,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,869.45/659.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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