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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 989.16 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 989.16 and 415.59 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 989.16 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/989.16 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 989.16 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 411,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,085.00/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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