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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.55, 989.31 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.55, 989.31 and 269.46 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.55 : 989.31 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.55/989.31 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.55x = 989.31 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.55x = 266,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,579.47/659.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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