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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.98, 910.74 and 397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.98, 910.74 and 397.99 is: 549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.98 : 910.74 = 397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.98/910.74 = 397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.98x = 910.74 × 397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.98x = 362,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,465.41/659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.21

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