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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.89, 988.23 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.89, 988.23 and 293.58 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.89 : 988.23 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.89/988.23 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.89x = 988.23 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.89x = 290,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,124.56/658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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