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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.14, 987.29 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.14, 987.29 and 292.86 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.14 : 987.29 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.14/987.29 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.14x = 987.29 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.14x = 289,136.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,136.29/658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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