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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.79, 910.69 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.79, 910.69 and 380.05 is: 524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.79 : 910.69 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.79/910.69 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.79x = 910.69 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.79x = 346,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,107.73/659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.57

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