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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.62, 988.71 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.62, 988.71 and 293.91 is: 440.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.62 : 988.71 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.62/988.71 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.62x = 988.71 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.62x = 290,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,591.76/659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.54

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