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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.96, 986.51 and 310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.96, 986.51 and 310.84 is: 466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.96 : 986.51 = 310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.96/986.51 = 310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.96x = 986.51 × 310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.96x = 306,645.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,645.08/657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.06

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