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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.03, 994.59 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.03, 994.59 and 273.18 is: 409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.03 : 994.59 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.03/994.59 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.03x = 994.59 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.03x = 271,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,702.10/663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.79

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