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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.70, 989.76 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.70, 989.76 and 294.48 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.70 : 989.76 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.70/989.76 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.70x = 989.76 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.70x = 291,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,464.52/659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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