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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 910.62 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 910.62 and 394.37 is: 544.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 910.62 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/910.62 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 910.62 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 359,121.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,121.21/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.18

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