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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.86, 910.36 and 397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.86, 910.36 and 397.82 is: 548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.86 : 910.36 = 397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.86/910.36 = 397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.86x = 910.36 × 397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.86x = 362,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,159.42/659.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.84

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