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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.56, 989.35 and 294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.56, 989.35 and 294.37 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.56 : 989.35 = 294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.56/989.35 = 294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.56x = 989.35 × 294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.56x = 291,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,231.75/659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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