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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.92, 989.94 and 269.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.92, 989.94 and 269.83 is: 404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.92 : 989.94 = 269.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.92/989.94 = 269.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.92x = 989.94 × 269.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.92x = 267,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,115.51/659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.77

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