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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.92, 990.12 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.92, 990.12 and 399.88 is: 599.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.92 : 990.12 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.92/990.12 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.92x = 990.12 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.92x = 395,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,929.19/659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.97

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