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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.96, 988.41 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.96, 988.41 and 312.46 is: 468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.96 : 988.41 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.96/988.41 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.96x = 988.41 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.96x = 308,833.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,833.65/658.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.67

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