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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.57, 909.98 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.57, 909.98 and 394.10 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.57 : 909.98 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.57/909.98 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.57x = 909.98 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.57x = 358,618.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,618.57/659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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