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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.53, 989.58 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.53, 989.58 and 294.41 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.53 : 989.58 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.53/989.58 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.53x = 989.58 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.53x = 291,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,342.25/660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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