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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.42, 988.83 and 385.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.42, 988.83 and 385.59 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.42 : 988.83 = 385.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.42/988.83 = 385.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.42x = 988.83 × 385.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.42x = 381,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,282.96/659.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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