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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.47, 989.37 and 351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.47, 989.37 and 351.26 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.47 : 989.37 = 351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.47/989.37 = 351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.47x = 989.37 × 351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.47x = 347,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,526.82/659.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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