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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.83, 988.36 and 288.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.83, 988.36 and 288.90 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.83 : 988.36 = 288.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.83/988.36 = 288.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.83x = 988.36 × 288.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.83x = 285,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,542.68/658.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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