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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 994.52 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 994.52 and 273.15 is: 409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 994.52 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/994.52 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 994.52 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 271,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,653.82/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.77

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