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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 988.92 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 988.92 and 274.68 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 988.92 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/988.92 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 988.92 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 271,636.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,636.55/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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