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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.51, 988.36 and 639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.51, 988.36 and 639.80 is: 958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.51 : 988.36 = 639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.51/988.36 = 639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.51x = 988.36 × 639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.51x = 632,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,353.60/659.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.82

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