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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 989.46 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 989.46 and 294.41 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 989.46 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/989.46 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 989.46 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 291,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,306.92/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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