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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.49, 988.54 and 625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.49, 988.54 and 625.31 is: 937.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.49 : 988.54 = 625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.49/988.54 = 625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.49x = 988.54 × 625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.49x = 618,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,143.95/659.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.31

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