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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 998.30 and 659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 998.30 and 659.13 is: 982.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 998.30 = 659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/998.30 = 659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 998.30 × 659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 658,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,009.48/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.60

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