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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.29, 989.16 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.29, 989.16 and 440.80 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.29 : 989.16 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.29/989.16 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.29x = 989.16 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.29x = 436,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,021.73/659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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