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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.76, 986.40 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.76, 986.40 and 292.48 is: 438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.76 : 986.40 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.76/986.40 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.76x = 986.40 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.76x = 288,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,502.27/657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.61

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