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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.83, 989.97 and 441.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.83, 989.97 and 441.34 is: 662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.83 : 989.97 = 441.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.83/989.97 = 441.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.83x = 989.97 × 441.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.83x = 436,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,913.36/659.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.16

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