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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 988.68 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 988.68 and 312.38 is: 468.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 988.68 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/988.68 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 988.68 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 308,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,843.86/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.57

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