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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 989.72 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 989.72 and 269.87 is: 404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 989.72 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/989.72 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 989.72 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 267,094.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,094.39/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.95

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