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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.47, 995.54 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.47, 995.54 and 273.75 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.47 : 995.54 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.47/995.54 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.47x = 995.54 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.47x = 272,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,527.71/663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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