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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.71, 988.29 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.71, 988.29 and 293.45 is: 440.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.71 : 988.29 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.71/988.29 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.71x = 988.29 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.71x = 290,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,008.76/658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.27

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