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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.92, 995.87 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.92, 995.87 and 274.13 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.92 : 995.87 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.92/995.87 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.92x = 995.87 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.92x = 272,997.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,997.28/663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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