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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 988.40 and 293.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 988.40 and 293.66 is: 440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 988.40 = 293.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/988.40 = 293.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 988.40 × 293.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 290,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,253.54/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.37

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