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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.06, 986.51 and 311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.06, 986.51 and 311.33 is: 466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.06 : 986.51 = 311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.06/986.51 = 311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.06x = 986.51 × 311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.06x = 307,130.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,130.16/658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.72

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