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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.06, 985.77 and 291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.06, 985.77 and 291.77 is: 437.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.06 : 985.77 = 291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.06/985.77 = 291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.06x = 985.77 × 291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.06x = 287,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,618.11/657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.73

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