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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 988.05 and 312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 988.05 and 312.45 is: 468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 988.05 = 312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/988.05 = 312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 988.05 × 312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 308,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,716.22/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.05

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