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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.68, 988.09 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.68, 988.09 and 293.42 is: 440.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.68 : 988.09 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.68/988.09 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.68x = 988.09 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.68x = 289,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,924.50/658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.16

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