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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 985.15 and 291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 985.15 and 291.70 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 985.15 = 291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/985.15 = 291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 985.15 × 291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 287,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,368.26/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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