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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.10, 987.96 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.10, 987.96 and 294.14 is: 440.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.10 : 987.96 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.10/987.96 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.10x = 987.96 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.10x = 290,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,597.08/659.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.90

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