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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 995.93 and 274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 995.93 and 274.69 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 995.93 = 274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/995.93 = 274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 995.93 × 274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 273,572.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,572.91/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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