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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 988.69 and 274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 988.69 and 274.38 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 988.69 = 274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/988.69 = 274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 988.69 × 274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 271,276.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,276.76/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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