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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.18, 986.48 and 306.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.18, 986.48 and 306.31 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.18 : 986.48 = 306.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.18/986.48 = 306.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.18x = 986.48 × 306.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.18x = 302,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,166.13/658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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