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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 988.89 and 428.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 988.89 and 428.70 is: 642.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 988.89 = 428.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/988.89 = 428.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 988.89 × 428.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 423,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,937.14/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.74

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