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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.03, 984.19 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.03, 984.19 and 292.08 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.03 : 984.19 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.03/984.19 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.03x = 984.19 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.03x = 287,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,458.39/657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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