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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.31, 989.19 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.31, 989.19 and 294.06 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.31 : 989.19 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.31/989.19 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.31x = 989.19 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.31x = 290,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,881.21/659.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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