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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.63, 989.75 and 351.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.63, 989.75 and 351.63 is: 527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.63 : 989.75 = 351.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.63/989.75 = 351.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.63x = 989.75 × 351.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.63x = 348,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,024.03/659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.61

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