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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.90, 989.74 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.90, 989.74 and 294.58 is: 441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.90 : 989.74 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.90/989.74 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.90x = 989.74 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.90x = 291,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,557.61/659.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.82

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