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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 988.90 and 415.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 988.90 and 415.36 is: 623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 988.90 = 415.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/988.90 = 415.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 988.90 × 415.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 410,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,749.50/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.18

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