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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.23, 989.66 and 633.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.23, 989.66 and 633.13 is: 950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.23 : 989.66 = 633.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.23/989.66 = 633.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.23x = 989.66 × 633.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.23x = 626,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,580.27/659.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.47

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