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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.21, 988.67 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.21, 988.67 and 424.24 is: 636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.21 : 988.67 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.21/988.67 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.21x = 988.67 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.21x = 419,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,433.36/659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.27

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