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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 988.34 and 385.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 988.34 and 385.66 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 988.34 = 385.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/988.34 = 385.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 988.34 × 385.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 381,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,163.20/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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