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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 989.70 and 415.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 989.70 and 415.82 is: 623.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 989.70 = 415.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/989.70 = 415.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 989.70 × 415.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 411,537.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,537.05/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.72

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