Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659, 988.30 and 269
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 659, 988.30 and 269 is: 403.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659 : 988.30 = 269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659/988.30 = 269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659x = 988.30 × 269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659x = 265,852.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,852.70/659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403.42
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