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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 989.53 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 989.53 and 294.53 is: 441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 989.53 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/989.53 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 989.53 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 291,440.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,440.59/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.63

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