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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.11, 992.87 and 271.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.11, 992.87 and 271.79 is: 407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.11 : 992.87 = 271.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.11/992.87 = 271.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.11x = 992.87 × 271.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.11x = 269,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,849.79/662.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.56

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