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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.67, 986.73 and 311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.67, 986.73 and 311.27 is: 467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.67 : 986.73 = 311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.67/986.73 = 311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.67x = 986.73 × 311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.67x = 307,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,139.45/657.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.01

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