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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.78, 987.07 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.78, 987.07 and 292.87 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.78 : 987.07 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.78/987.07 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.78x = 987.07 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.78x = 289,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,083.19/657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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