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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.07, 989.11 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.07, 989.11 and 293.86 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.07 : 989.11 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.07/989.11 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.07x = 989.11 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.07x = 290,661.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,661.47/659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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