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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.60, 962.48 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.60, 962.48 and 276.48 is: 414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.60 : 962.48 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.60/962.48 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.60x = 962.48 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.60x = 266,106.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,106.47/641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.75

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