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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.89, 986.14 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.89, 986.14 and 292.58 is: 438.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.89 : 986.14 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.89/986.14 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.89x = 986.14 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.89x = 288,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,523.97/657.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.56

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