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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 988.80 and 288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 988.80 and 288.91 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 988.80 = 288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/988.80 = 288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 988.80 × 288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 285,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,674.21/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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