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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.99, 990.38 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.99, 990.38 and 294.81 is: 442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.99 : 990.38 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.99/990.38 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.99x = 990.38 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.99x = 291,972.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,972.45/659.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.39

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