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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.98, 910.80 and 376.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.98, 910.80 and 376.42 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.98 : 910.80 = 376.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.98/910.80 = 376.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.98x = 910.80 × 376.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.98x = 342,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,843.34/659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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