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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.32, 988.84 and 269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.32, 988.84 and 269.21 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.32 : 988.84 = 269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.32/988.84 = 269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.32x = 988.84 × 269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.32x = 266,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,207.42/659.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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