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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.56, 986.57 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.56, 986.57 and 292.31 is: 438.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.56 : 986.57 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.56/986.57 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.56x = 986.57 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.56x = 288,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,382.82/657.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.57

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