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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.63, 910.29 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.63, 910.29 and 397.59 is: 548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.63 : 910.29 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.63/910.29 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.63x = 910.29 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.63x = 361,922.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,922.20/659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.68

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