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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.03, 994.56 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.03, 994.56 and 273.06 is: 409.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.03 : 994.56 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.03/994.56 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.03x = 994.56 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.03x = 271,574.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,574.55/663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.60

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