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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 987.60 and 415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 987.60 and 415.40 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 987.60 = 415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/987.60 = 415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 987.60 × 415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 410,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,249.04/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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