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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.40, 986.28 and 292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.40, 986.28 and 292.30 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.40 : 986.28 = 292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.40/986.28 = 292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.40x = 986.28 × 292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.40x = 288,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,289.64/657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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