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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 990 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 990 and 269.69 is: 404.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 990 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/990 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 990 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 266,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,988.15/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.67

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