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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 987.21 and 293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 987.21 and 293.04 is: 439.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 987.21 = 293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/987.21 = 293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 987.21 × 293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 289,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,292.02/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.66

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