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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.76, 987.92 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.76, 987.92 and 311.88 is: 467.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.76 : 987.92 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.76/987.92 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.76x = 987.92 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.76x = 308,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,112.49/658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.72

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