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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 986.42 and 292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 986.42 and 292.92 is: 439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 986.42 = 292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/986.42 = 292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 986.42 × 292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 288,942.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,942.15/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.10

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