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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.70, 989.52 and 312.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.70, 989.52 and 312.78 is: 469.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.70 : 989.52 = 312.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.70/989.52 = 312.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.70x = 989.52 × 312.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.70x = 309,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,502.07/659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.16

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