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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.49, 997.04 and 274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.49, 997.04 and 274.77 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.49 : 997.04 = 274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.49/997.04 = 274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.49x = 997.04 × 274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.49x = 273,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,955.31/664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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