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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.53, 962.06 and 276.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.53, 962.06 and 276.29 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.53 : 962.06 = 276.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.53/962.06 = 276.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.53x = 962.06 × 276.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.53x = 265,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,806.18/641.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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