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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.44, 987.90 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.44, 987.90 and 399.52 is: 598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.44 : 987.90 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.44/987.90 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.44x = 987.90 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.44x = 394,685.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,685.81/659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.52

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