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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.68, 987.74 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.68, 987.74 and 293.32 is: 439.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.68 : 987.74 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.68/987.74 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.68x = 987.74 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.68x = 289,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,723.90/658.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.86

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