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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 962.64 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 962.64 and 276.54 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 962.64 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/962.64 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 962.64 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 266,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,208.47/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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