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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.04, 984.92 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.04, 984.92 and 291.92 is: 437.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.04 : 984.92 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.04/984.92 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.04x = 984.92 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.04x = 287,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,517.85/657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.60

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