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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.76, 994.12 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.76, 994.12 and 278 is: 416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.76 : 994.12 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.76/994.12 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.76x = 994.12 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.76x = 276,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,365.36/662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.99

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