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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.65, 910.42 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.65, 910.42 and 379.83 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.65 : 910.42 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.65/910.42 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.65x = 910.42 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.65x = 345,809.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,809.73/659.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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