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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.66 and 293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.66 and 293.27 is: 440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.66 = 293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.66 = 293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.66 × 293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 289,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,646.11/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.05

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