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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.87, 988.33 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.87, 988.33 and 293.66 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.87 : 988.33 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.87/988.33 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.87x = 988.33 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.87x = 290,228.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,228.05/658.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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