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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 989.74 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 989.74 and 385.73 is: 578.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 989.74 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/989.74 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 989.74 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 381,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,772.41/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.76

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