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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.67, 987.63 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.67, 987.63 and 288.32 is: 432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.67 : 987.63 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.67/987.63 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.67x = 987.63 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.67x = 284,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,753.48/658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.32

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