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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 989.70 and 621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 989.70 and 621 is: 931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 989.70 = 621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/989.70 = 621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 989.70 × 621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 614,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,603.70/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.73

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