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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.36, 987.66 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.36, 987.66 and 293.20 is: 439.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.36 : 987.66 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.36/987.66 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.36x = 987.66 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.36x = 289,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,581.91/658.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.85

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