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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.61, 988.20 and 385.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.61, 988.20 and 385.63 is: 577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.61 : 988.20 = 385.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.61/988.20 = 385.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.61x = 988.20 × 385.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.61x = 381,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,077.10/659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.73

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