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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.14 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.14 and 291.42 is: 436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.14 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.14 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.14 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 287,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,089.50/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.97

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