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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 987.96 and 293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 987.96 and 293.41 is: 440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 987.96 = 293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/987.96 = 293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 987.96 × 293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 289,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,870.94/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.12

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