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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.60, 988.35 and 293.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.60, 988.35 and 293.65 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.60 : 988.35 = 293.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.60/988.35 = 293.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.60x = 988.35 × 293.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.60x = 290,228.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,228.98/658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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