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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 996.04 and 273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 996.04 and 273.97 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 996.04 = 273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/996.04 = 273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 996.04 × 273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 272,885.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,885.08/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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