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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 989.16 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 989.16 and 464.04 is: 696.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 989.16 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/989.16 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 989.16 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 459,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,009.81/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.36

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