Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 996.06 and 274
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 664, 996.06 and 274 is: 411.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664 : 996.06 = 274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664/996.06 = 274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664x = 996.06 × 274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664x = 272,920.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,920.44/664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411.02
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