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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.31, 985.55 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.31, 985.55 and 310.43 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.31 : 985.55 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.31/985.55 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.31x = 985.55 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.31x = 305,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,942.73/657.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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