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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.90, 987.12 and 292.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.90, 987.12 and 292.62 is: 439.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.90 : 987.12 = 292.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.90/987.12 = 292.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.90x = 987.12 × 292.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.90x = 288,851.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,851.05/657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.05

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