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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.37, 987.98 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.37, 987.98 and 311.88 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.37 : 987.98 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.37/987.98 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.37x = 987.98 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.37x = 308,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,129.64/659.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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