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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 988.61 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 988.61 and 269.12 is: 403.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 988.61 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/988.61 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 988.61 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 266,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,055.85/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.64

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