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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 994.40 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 994.40 and 278.20 is: 417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 994.40 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/994.40 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 994.40 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 276,642.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,642.08/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.30

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