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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.78, 988.05 and 311.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.78, 988.05 and 311.80 is: 467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.78 : 988.05 = 311.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.78/988.05 = 311.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.78x = 988.05 × 311.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.78x = 308,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,072.79/658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.64

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