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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.44, 987.79 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.44, 987.79 and 273.69 is: 410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.44 : 987.79 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.44/987.79 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.44x = 987.79 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.44x = 270,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,348.25/658.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.59

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