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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 989.78 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 989.78 and 351.45 is: 527.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 989.78 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/989.78 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 989.78 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 347,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,858.18/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.44

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