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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 988.62 and 417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 988.62 and 417.18 is: 625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 988.62 = 417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/988.62 = 417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 988.62 × 417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 412,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,432.49/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.69

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