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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.83, 962.09 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.83, 962.09 and 276.52 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.83 : 962.09 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.83/962.09 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.83x = 962.09 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.83x = 266,030.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,030.93/641.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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