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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 994.07 and 272.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 994.07 and 272.57 is: 408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 994.07 = 272.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/994.07 = 272.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 994.07 × 272.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 270,949.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,949.37/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.87

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