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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 989.42 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 989.42 and 294.09 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 989.42 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/989.42 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 989.42 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 290,978.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,978.53/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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