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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 988.73 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 988.73 and 269.67 is: 404.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 988.73 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/988.73 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 988.73 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 266,629.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,629.91/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.36

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