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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 988.46 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 988.46 and 268.74 is: 403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 988.46 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/988.46 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 988.46 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 265,638.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,638.74/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.28

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