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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 987.52 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 987.52 and 311.80 is: 467.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 987.52 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/987.52 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 987.52 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 307,908.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,908.74/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.52

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