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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.57, 910.31 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.57, 910.31 and 394.04 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.57 : 910.31 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.57/910.31 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.57x = 910.31 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.57x = 358,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,698.55/659.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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