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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.27, 985.56 and 291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.27, 985.56 and 291.89 is: 437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.27 : 985.56 = 291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.27/985.56 = 291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.27x = 985.56 × 291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.27x = 287,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,675.11/657.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.68

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