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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.28, 989.16 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.28, 989.16 and 274.32 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.28 : 989.16 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.28/989.16 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.28x = 989.16 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.28x = 271,346.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,346.37/659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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