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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.70, 909.97 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.70, 909.97 and 393.96 is: 543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.70 : 909.97 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.70/909.97 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.70x = 909.97 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.70x = 358,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,490.80/659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.41

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