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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.24, 993.56 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.24, 993.56 and 272.48 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.24 : 993.56 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.24/993.56 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.24x = 993.56 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.24x = 270,718.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,718.90/662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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