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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.66, 910.26 and 379.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.66, 910.26 and 379.90 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.66 : 910.26 = 379.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.66/910.26 = 379.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.66x = 910.26 × 379.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.66x = 345,807.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,807.77/659.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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