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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.32, 962.13 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.32, 962.13 and 276.11 is: 414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.32 : 962.13 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.32/962.13 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.32x = 962.13 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.32x = 265,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,653.71/641.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.23

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