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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.15, 987.37 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.15, 987.37 and 293.02 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.15 : 987.37 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.15/987.37 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.15x = 987.37 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.15x = 289,315.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,315.96/658.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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