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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.69, 987.42 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.69, 987.42 and 293.28 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.69 : 987.42 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.69/987.42 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.69x = 987.42 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.69x = 289,590.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,590.54/658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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