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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.24, 989.02 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.24, 989.02 and 317.16 is: 475.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.24 : 989.02 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.24/989.02 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.24x = 989.02 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.24x = 313,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,677.58/659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.82

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