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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 985.14 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 985.14 and 291.68 is: 437.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 985.14 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/985.14 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 985.14 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 287,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,345.64/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.16

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