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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.23, 988.63 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.23, 988.63 and 294.28 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.23 : 988.63 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.23/988.63 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.23x = 988.63 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.23x = 290,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,930.83/659.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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