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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.66, 994.63 and 273.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.66, 994.63 and 273.22 is: 409.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.66 : 994.63 = 273.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.66/994.63 = 273.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.66x = 994.63 × 273.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.66x = 271,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,750.15/663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.47

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