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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 989.58 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 989.58 and 386.13 is: 579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 989.58 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/989.58 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 989.58 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 382,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,106.53/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.00

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