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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.84, 985.19 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.84, 985.19 and 310.11 is: 465.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.84 : 985.19 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.84/985.19 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.84x = 985.19 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.84x = 305,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,515.72/656.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.13

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