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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.17, 985.98 and 310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.17, 985.98 and 310.77 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.17 : 985.98 = 310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.17/985.98 = 310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.17x = 985.98 × 310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.17x = 306,413.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,413.00/657.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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