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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.35, 989.03 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.35, 989.03 and 294.45 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.35 : 989.03 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.35/989.03 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.35x = 989.03 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.35x = 291,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,219.88/659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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