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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.47, 993.71 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.47, 993.71 and 277.72 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.47 : 993.71 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.47/993.71 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.47x = 993.71 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.47x = 275,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,971.75/662.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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