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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 995.16 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 995.16 and 278.32 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 995.16 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/995.16 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 995.16 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 276,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,972.93/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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