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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.53, 910.28 and 379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.53, 910.28 and 379.95 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.53 : 910.28 = 379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.53/910.28 = 379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.53x = 910.28 × 379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.53x = 345,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,860.89/659.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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