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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 989.56 and 313.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 989.56 and 313.19 is: 469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 989.56 = 313.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/989.56 = 313.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 989.56 × 313.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 309,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,920.30/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.63

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