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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.35, 985.87 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.35, 985.87 and 291.94 is: 437.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.35 : 985.87 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.35/985.87 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.35x = 985.87 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.35x = 287,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,812.79/657.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.84

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