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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 988.38 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 988.38 and 274.12 is: 411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 988.38 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/988.38 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 988.38 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 270,934.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,934.73/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.23

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