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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.24, 986.88 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.24, 986.88 and 316 is: 473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.24 : 986.88 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.24/986.88 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.24x = 986.88 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.24x = 311,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,854.08/658.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.77

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