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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.54, 996.44 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.54, 996.44 and 274.32 is: 411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.54 : 996.44 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.54/996.44 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.54x = 996.44 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.54x = 273,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,342.05/664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.33

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