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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.54, 962.42 and 276.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.54, 962.42 and 276.32 is: 414.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.54 : 962.42 = 276.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.54/962.42 = 276.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.54x = 962.42 × 276.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.54x = 265,935.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,935.89/641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.53

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