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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.95, 985.25 and 310.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.95, 985.25 and 310.19 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.95 : 985.25 = 310.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.95/985.25 = 310.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.95x = 985.25 × 310.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.95x = 305,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,613.15/656.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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