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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.05, 987.42 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.05, 987.42 and 292.75 is: 439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.05 : 987.42 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.05/987.42 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.05x = 987.42 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.05x = 289,067.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,067.53/658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.28

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