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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.05, 988.81 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.05, 988.81 and 312.12 is: 468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.05 : 988.81 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.05/988.81 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.05x = 988.81 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.05x = 308,628.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,628.35/659.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.29

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