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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.05, 995.94 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.05, 995.94 and 273.96 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.05 : 995.94 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.05/995.94 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.05x = 995.94 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.05x = 272,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,847.72/664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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