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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.46, 985.08 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.46, 985.08 and 309.72 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.46 : 985.08 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.46/985.08 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.46x = 985.08 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.46x = 305,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,098.98/656.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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