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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 987.39 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 987.39 and 311.70 is: 467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 987.39 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/987.39 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 987.39 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 307,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,769.46/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.14

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