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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.23, 987.54 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.23, 987.54 and 399.28 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.23 : 987.54 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.23/987.54 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.23x = 987.54 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.23x = 394,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,304.97/659.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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