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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.80, 988.98 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.80, 988.98 and 385.48 is: 577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.80 : 988.98 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.80/988.98 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.80x = 988.98 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.80x = 381,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,232.01/659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.80

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