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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 994.03 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 994.03 and 272.63 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 994.03 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/994.03 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 994.03 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 271,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,004.20/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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