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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.84, 997.08 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.84, 997.08 and 274.74 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.84 : 997.08 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.84/997.08 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.84x = 997.08 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.84x = 273,937.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,937.76/664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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