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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 994.30 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 994.30 and 277.96 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 994.30 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/994.30 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 994.30 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 276,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,375.63/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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