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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.23, 993.46 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.23, 993.46 and 272.45 is: 408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.23 : 993.46 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.23/993.46 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.23x = 993.46 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.23x = 270,663.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,663.55/662.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.71

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