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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.25, 989.09 and 415.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.25, 989.09 and 415.47 is: 623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.25 : 989.09 = 415.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.25/989.09 = 415.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.25x = 989.09 × 415.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.25x = 410,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,935.14/659.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.34

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