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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.78, 989.66 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.78, 989.66 and 269.96 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.78 : 989.66 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.78/989.66 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.78x = 989.66 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.78x = 267,168.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,168.61/659.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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