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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.92, 994.44 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.92, 994.44 and 272.84 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.92 : 994.44 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.92/994.44 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.92x = 994.44 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.92x = 271,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,323.01/662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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