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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 987.96 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 987.96 and 273.88 is: 410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 987.96 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/987.96 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 987.96 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 270,582.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,582.48/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.82

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