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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 988.59 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 988.59 and 293.75 is: 440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 988.59 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/988.59 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 988.59 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 290,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,398.31/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.56

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