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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.31, 988.52 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.31, 988.52 and 293.91 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.31 : 988.52 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.31/988.52 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.31x = 988.52 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.31x = 290,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,534.44/659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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