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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.74, 985.91 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.74, 985.91 and 292.78 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.74 : 985.91 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.74/985.91 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.74x = 985.91 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.74x = 288,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,653.00/657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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