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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.77, 987.58 and 293.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.77, 987.58 and 293.35 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.77 : 987.58 = 293.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.77/987.58 = 293.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.77x = 987.58 × 293.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.77x = 289,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,706.59/658.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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