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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.79, 990.12 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.79, 990.12 and 275.04 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.79 : 990.12 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.79/990.12 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.79x = 990.12 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.79x = 272,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,322.60/659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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