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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 989.75 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 989.75 and 269.63 is: 404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 989.75 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/989.75 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 989.75 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 266,860.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,860.00/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.29

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