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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.34, 985.84 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.34, 985.84 and 291.92 is: 437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.34 : 985.84 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.34/985.84 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.34x = 985.84 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.34x = 287,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,786.41/657.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.80

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