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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.92, 989.72 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.92, 989.72 and 294.68 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.92 : 989.72 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.92/989.72 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.92x = 989.72 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.92x = 291,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,650.69/659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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