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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 989.28 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 989.28 and 274.68 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 989.28 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/989.28 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 989.28 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 271,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,735.43/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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