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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.31, 987.56 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.31, 987.56 and 293.07 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.31 : 987.56 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.31/987.56 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.31x = 987.56 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.31x = 289,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,424.94/658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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