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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.89, 988.68 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.89, 988.68 and 293.92 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.89 : 988.68 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.89/988.68 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.89x = 988.68 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.89x = 290,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,592.09/658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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