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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 988.99 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 988.99 and 385.23 is: 578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 988.99 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/988.99 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 988.99 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 380,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,981.75/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.00

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