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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.49, 993.47 and 272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.49, 993.47 and 272.55 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.49 : 993.47 = 272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.49/993.47 = 272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.49x = 993.47 × 272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.49x = 270,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,770.25/662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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