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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 988.92 and 384.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 988.92 and 384.74 is: 577.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 988.92 = 384.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/988.92 = 384.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 988.92 × 384.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 380,477.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,477.08/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.22

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