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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.88, 987.72 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.88, 987.72 and 293.48 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.88 : 987.72 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.88/987.72 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.88x = 987.72 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.88x = 289,876.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,876.07/658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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