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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.93, 990.38 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.93, 990.38 and 295.13 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.93 : 990.38 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.93/990.38 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.93x = 990.38 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.93x = 292,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,289.37/659.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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