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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 995.94 and 274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 995.94 and 274.18 is: 411.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 995.94 = 274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/995.94 = 274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 995.94 × 274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 273,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,066.14/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.27

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