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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 988.17 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 988.17 and 273.95 is: 410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 988.17 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/988.17 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 988.17 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 270,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,704.23/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.97

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