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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.67, 910.49 and 379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.67, 910.49 and 379.95 is: 524.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.67 : 910.49 = 379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.67/910.49 = 379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.67x = 910.49 × 379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.67x = 345,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,940.68/659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.41

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