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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 989.73 and 385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 989.73 and 385.97 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 989.73 = 385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/989.73 = 385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 989.73 × 385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 382,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,001.14/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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