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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 996.14 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 996.14 and 274.23 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 996.14 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/996.14 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 996.14 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 273,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,165.12/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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