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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660, 989.64 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660, 989.64 and 294.42 is: 441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660 : 989.64 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660/989.64 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660x = 989.64 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660x = 291,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,369.81/660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.47

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