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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 988.32 and 312.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 988.32 and 312.81 is: 468.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 988.32 = 312.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/988.32 = 312.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 988.32 × 312.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 309,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,156.38/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.85

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