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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 988.74 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 988.74 and 275.04 is: 412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 988.74 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/988.74 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 988.74 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 271,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,943.05/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.33

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