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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.28, 986.77 and 311.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.28, 986.77 and 311.00 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.28 : 986.77 = 311.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.28/986.77 = 311.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.28x = 986.77 × 311.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.28x = 306,887.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,887.43/658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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