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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.18, 987.46 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.18, 987.46 and 293.02 is: 439.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.18 : 987.46 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.18/987.46 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.18x = 987.46 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.18x = 289,345.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,345.53/658.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.61

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