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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.44, 989.88 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.44, 989.88 and 386.02 is: 579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.44 : 989.88 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.44/989.88 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.44x = 989.88 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.44x = 382,113.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,113.48/659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.45

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