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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.77, 962.96 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.77, 962.96 and 276.66 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.77 : 962.96 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.77/962.96 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.77x = 962.96 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.77x = 266,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,411.13/641.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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