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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.49, 994.97 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.49, 994.97 and 273.55 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.49 : 994.97 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.49/994.97 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.49x = 994.97 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.49x = 272,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,174.04/663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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