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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.86, 988.61 and 312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.86, 988.61 and 312 is: 468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.86 : 988.61 = 312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.86/988.61 = 312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.86x = 988.61 × 312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.86x = 308,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,444.76/658.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.15

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