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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.97, 989.60 and 386.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.97, 989.60 and 386.15 is: 579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.97 : 989.60 = 386.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.97/989.60 = 386.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.97x = 989.60 × 386.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.97x = 382,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,127.16/659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.01

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