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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 987.06 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 987.06 and 292.94 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 987.06 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/987.06 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 987.06 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 289,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,149.36/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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