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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 990.12 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 990.12 and 313.46 is: 470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 990.12 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/990.12 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 990.12 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 310,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,363.02/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.36

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