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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.45, 989.16 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.45, 989.16 and 274.70 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.45 : 989.16 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.45/989.16 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.45x = 989.16 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.45x = 271,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,717.31/659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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