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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.22, 988.89 and 385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.22, 988.89 and 385.34 is: 578.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.22 : 988.89 = 385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.22/988.89 = 385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.22x = 988.89 × 385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.22x = 381,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,058.87/659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.05

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