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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.38, 995.49 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.38, 995.49 and 278.63 is: 418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.38 : 995.49 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.38/995.49 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.38x = 995.49 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.38x = 277,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,368.40/663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.12

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