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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.04, 994.22 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.04, 994.22 and 272.93 is: 409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.04 : 994.22 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.04/994.22 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.04x = 994.22 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.04x = 271,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,347.49/663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.25

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