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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.73, 987.19 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.73, 987.19 and 293.42 is: 439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.73 : 987.19 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.73/987.19 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.73x = 987.19 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.73x = 289,663.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,663.02/658.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.73

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