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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.74, 988.78 and 312.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.74, 988.78 and 312.61 is: 468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.74 : 988.78 = 312.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.74/988.78 = 312.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.74x = 988.78 × 312.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.74x = 309,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,102.52/659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.52

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