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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 986.48 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 986.48 and 272.82 is: 409.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 986.48 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/986.48 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 986.48 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 269,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,131.47/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.45

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