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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.69, 997.35 and 269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.69, 997.35 and 269.35 is: 404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.69 : 997.35 = 269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.69/997.35 = 269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.69x = 997.35 × 269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.69x = 268,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,638.72/664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.16

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