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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.69, 989.54 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.69, 989.54 and 367.64 is: 551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.69 : 989.54 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.69/989.54 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.69x = 989.54 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.69x = 363,789.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,789.54/659.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.46

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