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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 986.99 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 986.99 and 292.69 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 986.99 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/986.99 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 986.99 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 288,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,880.37/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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