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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 989.17 and 347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 989.17 and 347 is: 520.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 989.17 = 347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/989.17 = 347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 989.17 × 347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 343,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,241.99/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.58

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