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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 986.72 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 986.72 and 292.41 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 986.72 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/986.72 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 986.72 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 288,525.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,525.33/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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