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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 990.15 and 313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 990.15 and 313.26 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 990.15 = 313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/990.15 = 313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 990.15 × 313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 310,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,174.39/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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