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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 988.38 and 293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 988.38 and 293.49 is: 440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 988.38 = 293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/988.38 = 293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 988.38 × 293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 290,079.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,079.65/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.44

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