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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.22, 984.84 and 291.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.22, 984.84 and 291.34 is: 436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.22 : 984.84 = 291.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.22/984.84 = 291.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.22x = 984.84 × 291.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.22x = 286,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,923.29/657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.57

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