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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 989.26 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 989.26 and 351.44 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 989.26 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/989.26 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 989.26 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 347,658.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,658.83/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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