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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.61, 989.51 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.61, 989.51 and 351.45 is: 527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.61 : 989.51 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.61/989.51 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.61x = 989.51 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.61x = 347,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,761.53/659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.22

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