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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 990.23 and 428.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 990.23 and 428.49 is: 643.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 990.23 = 428.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/990.23 = 428.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 990.23 × 428.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 424,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,301.51/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.52

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