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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 963.30 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 963.30 and 276.80 is: 415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 963.30 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/963.30 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 963.30 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 266,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,641.44/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.48

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