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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.21, 996.78 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.21, 996.78 and 274.56 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.21 : 996.78 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.21/996.78 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.21x = 996.78 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.21x = 273,680.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,680.85/664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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