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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 989.82 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 989.82 and 269.87 is: 404.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 989.82 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/989.82 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 989.82 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 267,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,117.77/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.80

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