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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.49, 986.63 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.49, 986.63 and 292.31 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.49 : 986.63 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.49/986.63 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.49x = 986.63 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.49x = 288,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,401.82/657.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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