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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.37, 995.69 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.37, 995.69 and 273.93 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.37 : 995.69 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.37/995.69 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.37x = 995.69 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.37x = 272,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,749.36/664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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