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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.91, 991.27 and 416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.91, 991.27 and 416.62 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.91 : 991.27 = 416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.91/991.27 = 416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.91x = 991.27 × 416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.91x = 412,977.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,977.95/659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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