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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 980.88 and 624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 980.88 and 624.72 is: 929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 980.88 = 624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/980.88 = 624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 980.88 × 624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 612,775.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,775.35/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.46

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