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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.48, 989.52 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.48, 989.52 and 294.22 is: 441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.48 : 989.52 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.48/989.52 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.48x = 989.52 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.48x = 291,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,131.14/659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.46

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