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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 995.73 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 995.73 and 279.06 is: 418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 995.73 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/995.73 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 995.73 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 277,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,868.41/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.62

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