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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.95, 986.18 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.95, 986.18 and 292.23 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.95 : 986.18 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.95/986.18 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.95x = 986.18 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.95x = 288,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,189.92/657.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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