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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 989.22 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 989.22 and 415.68 is: 623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 989.22 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/989.22 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 989.22 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 411,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,198.97/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.14

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