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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.26, 988.65 and 293.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.26, 988.65 and 293.98 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.26 : 988.65 = 293.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.26/988.65 = 293.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.26x = 988.65 × 293.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.26x = 290,643.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,643.33/659.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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