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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.34, 987.51 and 288.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.34, 987.51 and 288.51 is: 432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.34 : 987.51 = 288.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.34/987.51 = 288.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.34x = 987.51 × 288.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.34x = 284,907.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,907.82/658.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.76

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