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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.87, 994.94 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.87, 994.94 and 273.43 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.87 : 994.94 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.87/994.94 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.87x = 994.94 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.87x = 272,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,041.13/663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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