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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.90, 985.27 and 310.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.90, 985.27 and 310.13 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.90 : 985.27 = 310.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.90/985.27 = 310.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.90x = 985.27 × 310.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.90x = 305,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,561.79/656.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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