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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 988.90 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 988.90 and 415.19 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 988.90 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/988.90 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 988.90 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 410,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,576.45/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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