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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.91, 910.70 and 394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.91, 910.70 and 394.63 is: 544.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.91 : 910.70 = 394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.91/910.70 = 394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.91x = 910.70 × 394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.91x = 359,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,387.00/659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.60

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