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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.82, 910.53 and 397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.82, 910.53 and 397.79 is: 548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.82 : 910.53 = 397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.82/910.53 = 397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.82x = 910.53 × 397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.82x = 362,199.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,199.73/659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.94

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