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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.62, 989.82 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.62, 989.82 and 351.73 is: 527.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.62 : 989.82 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.62/989.82 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.62x = 989.82 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.62x = 348,150.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,150.63/659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.80

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