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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 986.80 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 986.80 and 268 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 986.80 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/986.80 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 986.80 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 264,462.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,462.40/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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