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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.85, 987.62 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.85, 987.62 and 311.56 is: 467.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.85 : 987.62 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.85/987.62 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.85x = 987.62 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.85x = 307,704.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,704.42/658.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.04

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