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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.30, 984.89 and 310.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.30, 984.89 and 310.03 is: 465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.30 : 984.89 = 310.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.30/984.89 = 310.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.30x = 984.89 × 310.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.30x = 305,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,343.76/656.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.25

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