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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.26, 988.69 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.26, 988.69 and 312.50 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.26 : 988.69 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.26/988.69 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.26x = 988.69 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.26x = 308,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,962.27/659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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