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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.79, 910.80 and 394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.79, 910.80 and 394.32 is: 544.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.79 : 910.80 = 394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.79/910.80 = 394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.79x = 910.80 × 394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.79x = 359,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,144.68/659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.34

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