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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.69, 962.59 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.69, 962.59 and 276.39 is: 414.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.69 : 962.59 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.69/962.59 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.69x = 962.59 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.69x = 266,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,049.56/641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.61

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