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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 990.36 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 990.36 and 416.84 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 990.36 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/990.36 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 990.36 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 412,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,816.71/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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