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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.29, 986.42 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.29, 986.42 and 310.73 is: 466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.29 : 986.42 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.29/986.42 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.29x = 986.42 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.29x = 306,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,507.82/657.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.32

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