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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 987.93 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 987.93 and 273.90 is: 410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 987.93 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/987.93 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 987.93 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 270,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,594.03/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.85

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