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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 988.30 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/988.30 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 988.30 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 265,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,852.70/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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