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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.43, 989.06 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.43, 989.06 and 294.14 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.43 : 989.06 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.43/989.06 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.43x = 989.06 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.43x = 290,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,917.16/659.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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