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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 986.93 and 311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 986.93 and 311.23 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 986.93 = 311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/986.93 = 311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 986.93 × 311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 307,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,155.73/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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