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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.35, 987.53 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.35, 987.53 and 293.45 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.35 : 987.53 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.35/987.53 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.35x = 987.53 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.35x = 289,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,784.27/658.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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