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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.72, 989.48 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.72, 989.48 and 269.91 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.72 : 989.48 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.72/989.48 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.72x = 989.48 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.72x = 267,071.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,071.22/659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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