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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.63, 989.94 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.63, 989.94 and 313.07 is: 469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.63 : 989.94 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.63/989.94 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.63x = 989.94 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.63x = 309,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,916.74/659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.83

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