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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.59, 989.37 and 385.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.59, 989.37 and 385.49 is: 578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.59 : 989.37 = 385.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.59/989.37 = 385.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.59x = 989.37 × 385.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.59x = 381,394.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,394.71/659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.23

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