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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 996.09 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 996.09 and 274.02 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 996.09 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/996.09 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 996.09 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 272,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,948.58/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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