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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.35, 988.72 and 312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.35, 988.72 and 312.39 is: 468.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.35 : 988.72 = 312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.35/988.72 = 312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.35x = 988.72 × 312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.35x = 308,865.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,865.46/659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.44

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