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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 989.10 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 989.10 and 415.17 is: 622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 989.10 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/989.10 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 989.10 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 410,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,644.65/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.77

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