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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.19, 962.07 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.19, 962.07 and 276.18 is: 414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.19 : 962.07 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.19/962.07 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.19x = 962.07 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.19x = 265,704.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,704.49/641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.39

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