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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 910.24 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 910.24 and 379.82 is: 524.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 910.24 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/910.24 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 910.24 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 345,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,728.68/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.11

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