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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 910.45 and 379.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 910.45 and 379.94 is: 524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 910.45 = 379.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/910.45 = 379.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 910.45 × 379.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 345,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,916.37/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.27

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