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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 986.34 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 986.34 and 292.34 is: 438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 986.34 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/986.34 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 986.34 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 288,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,346.64/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.07

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