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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 994.78 and 278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 994.78 and 278.60 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 994.78 = 278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/994.78 = 278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 994.78 × 278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 277,145.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,145.71/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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