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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.22, 988.70 and 429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.22, 988.70 and 429.74 is: 644.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.22 : 988.70 = 429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.22/988.70 = 429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.22x = 988.70 × 429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.22x = 424,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,883.94/659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.53

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