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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.45, 986 and 310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.45, 986 and 310.69 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.45 : 986 = 310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.45/986 = 310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.45x = 986 × 310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.45x = 306,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,340.34/657.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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