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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 988.08 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 988.08 and 316.56 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 988.08 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/988.08 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 988.08 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 312,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,786.60/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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