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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.55, 988.69 and 385.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.55, 988.69 and 385.59 is: 578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.55 : 988.69 = 385.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.55/988.69 = 385.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.55x = 988.69 × 385.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.55x = 381,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,228.98/659.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.01

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