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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.67, 985.23 and 310.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.67, 985.23 and 310.27 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.67 : 985.23 = 310.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.67/985.23 = 310.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.67x = 985.23 × 310.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.67x = 305,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,682.39/656.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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