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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 987.16 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 987.16 and 293.20 is: 439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 987.16 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/987.16 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 987.16 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 289,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,435.31/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.80

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