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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.72, 909.96 and 397.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.72, 909.96 and 397.28 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.72 : 909.96 = 397.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.72/909.96 = 397.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.72x = 909.96 × 397.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.72x = 361,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,508.91/659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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