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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659, 988.31 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659, 988.31 and 311.99 is: 467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 988.31 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/988.31 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 988.31 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 308,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,341.28/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.89

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