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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 988.82 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 988.82 and 415.06 is: 622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 988.82 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/988.82 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 988.82 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 410,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,419.63/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.53

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