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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.70, 962.28 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.70, 962.28 and 276.30 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.70 : 962.28 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.70/962.28 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.70x = 962.28 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.70x = 265,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,877.96/641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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