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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.30, 989.46 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.30, 989.46 and 294.72 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.30 : 989.46 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.30/989.46 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.30x = 989.46 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.30x = 291,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,613.65/660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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