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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.95, 910.45 and 397.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.95, 910.45 and 397.82 is: 548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.95 : 910.45 = 397.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.95/910.45 = 397.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.95x = 910.45 × 397.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.95x = 362,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,188.68/659.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.81

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