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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 989.63 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 989.63 and 269.88 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 989.63 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/989.63 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 989.63 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 267,077.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,077.93/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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