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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.22, 962.38 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.22, 962.38 and 276.30 is: 414.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.22 : 962.38 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.22/962.38 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.22x = 962.38 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.22x = 265,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,905.59/641.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.69

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