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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.56, 985.31 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.56, 985.31 and 310.29 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.56 : 985.31 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.56/985.31 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.56x = 985.31 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.56x = 305,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,731.84/656.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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