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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 990.45 and 385.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 990.45 and 385.98 is: 579.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 990.45 = 385.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/990.45 = 385.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 990.45 × 385.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 382,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,293.89/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.44

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