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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 988.83 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 988.83 and 274.50 is: 411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 988.83 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/988.83 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 988.83 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 271,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,433.84/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.68

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