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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.21, 994.76 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.21, 994.76 and 273.10 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.21 : 994.76 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.21/994.76 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.21x = 994.76 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.21x = 271,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,667.59/663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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