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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.35, 996.84 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.35, 996.84 and 274.65 is: 412.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.35 : 996.84 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.35/996.84 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.35x = 996.84 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.35x = 273,782.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,782.11/664.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.11

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