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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.20, 994.43 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.20, 994.43 and 273.09 is: 409.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.20 : 994.43 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.20/994.43 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.20x = 994.43 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.20x = 271,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,567.52/663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.48

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