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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.06, 984.77 and 291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.06, 984.77 and 291.43 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.06 : 984.77 = 291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.06/984.77 = 291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.06x = 984.77 × 291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.06x = 286,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,991.52/657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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