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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.69, 962.88 and 276.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.69, 962.88 and 276.45 is: 414.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.69 : 962.88 = 276.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.69/962.88 = 276.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.69x = 962.88 × 276.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.69x = 266,183.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,183.53/641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.82

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