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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 987.84 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 987.84 and 442.56 is: 662.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 987.84 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/987.84 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 987.84 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 437,178.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,178.47/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.75

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