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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 981.72 and 624.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 981.72 and 624.43 is: 930.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 981.72 = 624.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/981.72 = 624.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 981.72 × 624.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 613,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,015.42/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.04

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