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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.31, 987.69 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.31, 987.69 and 293.06 is: 439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.31 : 987.69 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.31/987.69 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.31x = 987.69 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.31x = 289,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,452.43/658.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.69

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