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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.02, 986.58 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.02, 986.58 and 311.16 is: 466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.02 : 986.58 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.02/986.58 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.02x = 986.58 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.02x = 306,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,984.23/658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.53

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