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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.59, 990.13 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.59, 990.13 and 416.25 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.59 : 990.13 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.59/990.13 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.59x = 990.13 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.59x = 412,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,140.57/659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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