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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 988.62 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 988.62 and 351.64 is: 527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 988.62 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/988.62 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 988.62 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 347,638.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,638.34/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.01

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