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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.92, 985.38 and 310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.92, 985.38 and 310.04 is: 465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.92 : 985.38 = 310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.92/985.38 = 310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.92x = 985.38 × 310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.92x = 305,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,507.22/656.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.06

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