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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 910.55 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 910.55 and 397.80 is: 548.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 910.55 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/910.55 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 910.55 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 362,216.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,216.79/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.95

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