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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.46, 993.78 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.46, 993.78 and 277.71 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.46 : 993.78 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.46/993.78 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.46x = 993.78 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.46x = 275,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,982.64/662.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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