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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.73, 989.28 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.73, 989.28 and 289.65 is: 434.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.73 : 989.28 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.73/989.28 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.73x = 989.28 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.73x = 286,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,544.95/659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.34

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