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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.69, 988.07 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.69, 988.07 and 273.94 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.69 : 988.07 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.69/988.07 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.69x = 988.07 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.69x = 270,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,668.06/658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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