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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.43, 986.38 and 292.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.43, 986.38 and 292.19 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.43 : 986.38 = 292.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.43/986.38 = 292.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.43x = 986.38 × 292.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.43x = 288,204.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,204.71/657.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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