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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 989.76 and 269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 989.76 and 269.93 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 989.76 = 269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/989.76 = 269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 989.76 × 269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 267,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,160.97/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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