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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.79, 987.52 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.79, 987.52 and 311.50 is: 466.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.79 : 987.52 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.79/987.52 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.79x = 987.52 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.79x = 307,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,612.48/658.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.94

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