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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.60 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.60 and 291.59 is: 437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.60 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.60 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.60 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 287,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,391.10/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.43

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