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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.43, 989.53 and 608.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.43, 989.53 and 608.43 is: 913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.43 : 989.53 = 608.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.43/989.53 = 608.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.43x = 989.53 × 608.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.43x = 602,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,061.23/659.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.00

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