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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.67, 988.10 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.67, 988.10 and 293.45 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.67 : 988.10 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.67/988.10 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.67x = 988.10 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.67x = 289,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,957.95/658.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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