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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 994.85 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 994.85 and 273.27 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 994.85 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/994.85 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 994.85 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 271,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,866.05/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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