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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.69, 910.37 and 397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.69, 910.37 and 397.73 is: 548.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.69 : 910.37 = 397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.69/910.37 = 397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.69x = 910.37 × 397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.69x = 362,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,079.47/659.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.86

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