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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 997.51 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 997.51 and 275.05 is: 412.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 997.51 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/997.51 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 997.51 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 274,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,365.13/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.73

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