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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.37, 988.40 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.37, 988.40 and 293.86 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.37 : 988.40 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.37/988.40 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.37x = 988.40 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.37x = 290,451.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,451.22/659.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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