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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.76, 995.59 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.76, 995.59 and 273.66 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.76 : 995.59 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.76/995.59 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.76x = 995.59 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.76x = 272,449.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,449.77/663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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