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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 988.12 and 463.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 988.12 and 463.22 is: 694.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 988.12 = 463.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/988.12 = 463.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 988.12 × 463.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 457,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,716.95/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.27

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