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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 996.69 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 996.69 and 274.26 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 996.69 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/996.69 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 996.69 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 273,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,349.49/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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