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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.89, 989.87 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.89, 989.87 and 382.07 is: 573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.89 : 989.87 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.89/989.87 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.89x = 989.87 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.89x = 378,201.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,201.12/659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.13

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