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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 994.80 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 994.80 and 278.56 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 994.80 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/994.80 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 994.80 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 277,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,111.49/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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