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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 988.61 and 293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 988.61 and 293.63 is: 440.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 988.61 = 293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/988.61 = 293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 988.61 × 293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 290,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,279.14/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.26

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