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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 987.53 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 987.53 and 292.64 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 987.53 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/987.53 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 987.53 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 288,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,984.38/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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