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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 986.46 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 986.46 and 439.22 is: 657.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 986.46 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/986.46 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 986.46 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 433,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,272.96/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.45

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