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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 994.17 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 994.17 and 272.67 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 994.17 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/994.17 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 994.17 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 271,077.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,077.63/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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