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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 989.37 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 989.37 and 294.12 is: 441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 989.37 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/989.37 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 989.37 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 290,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,993.50/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.30

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