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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 910.61 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 910.61 and 394.43 is: 544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 910.61 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/910.61 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 910.61 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 359,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,172.21/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.30

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