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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.01, 995.92 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.01, 995.92 and 273.63 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.01 : 995.92 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.01/995.92 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.01x = 995.92 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.01x = 272,513.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,513.59/664.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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