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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.09, 984.96 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.09, 984.96 and 291.78 is: 437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.09 : 984.96 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.09/984.96 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.09x = 984.96 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.09x = 287,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,391.63/657.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.37

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