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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.48, 986.85 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.48, 986.85 and 268.27 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.48 : 986.85 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.48/986.85 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.48x = 986.85 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.48x = 264,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,739.78/658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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