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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.13, 985.62 and 310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.13, 985.62 and 310.54 is: 465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.13 : 985.62 = 310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.13/985.62 = 310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.13x = 985.62 × 310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.13x = 306,074.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,074.43/657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.77

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