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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 989.37 and 486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 989.37 and 486.39 is: 729.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 989.37 = 486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/989.37 = 486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 989.37 × 486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 481,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,215.96/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.92

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