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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 989.72 and 415.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 989.72 and 415.37 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 989.72 = 415.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/989.72 = 415.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 989.72 × 415.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 411,100.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,100.00/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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