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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.42, 987.66 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.42, 987.66 and 293.11 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.42 : 987.66 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.42/987.66 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.42x = 987.66 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.42x = 289,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,490.55/658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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