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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 986.58 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 986.58 and 292.77 is: 438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 986.58 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/986.58 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 986.58 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 288,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,841.03/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.90

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