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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.83, 996.37 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.83, 996.37 and 274.39 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.83 : 996.37 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.83/996.37 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.83x = 996.37 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.83x = 273,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,390.79/664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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