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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 990 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 990 and 275.12 is: 412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 990 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/990 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 990 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 272,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,368.80/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.78

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