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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.97, 987.17 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.97, 987.17 and 292.69 is: 439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.97 : 987.17 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.97/987.17 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.97x = 987.17 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.97x = 288,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,934.79/657.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.13

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