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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 987.48 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 987.48 and 273.28 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 987.48 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/987.48 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 987.48 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 269,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,858.53/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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