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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.97, 994.78 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.97, 994.78 and 273.26 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.97 : 994.78 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.97/994.78 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.97x = 994.78 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.97x = 271,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,836.41/662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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