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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.53, 986.58 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.53, 986.58 and 292.41 is: 438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.53 : 986.58 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.53/986.58 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.53x = 986.58 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.53x = 288,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,485.86/658.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.08

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