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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.25, 996.08 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.25, 996.08 and 274.23 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.25 : 996.08 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.25/996.08 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.25x = 996.08 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.25x = 273,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,153.65/664.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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