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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.98, 989.61 and 386.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.98, 989.61 and 386.59 is: 579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.98 : 989.61 = 386.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.98/989.61 = 386.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.98x = 989.61 × 386.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.98x = 382,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,573.33/659.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.67

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