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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 910.62 and 397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 910.62 and 397.62 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 910.62 = 397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/910.62 = 397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 910.62 × 397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 362,080.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,080.72/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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