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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.83, 997.61 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.83, 997.61 and 275.04 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.83 : 997.61 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.83/997.61 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.83x = 997.61 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.83x = 274,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,381.28/664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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