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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 910.63 and 397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 910.63 and 397.95 is: 549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 910.63 = 397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/910.63 = 397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 910.63 × 397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 362,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,385.21/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.17

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