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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.74, 994.08 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.74, 994.08 and 272.86 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.74 : 994.08 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.74/994.08 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.74x = 994.08 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.74x = 271,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,244.67/662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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