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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.93, 985.48 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.93, 985.48 and 310.74 is: 465.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.93 : 985.48 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.93/985.48 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.93x = 985.48 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.93x = 306,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,227.28/657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.44

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