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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 962.88 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 962.88 and 276.56 is: 414.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 962.88 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/962.88 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 962.88 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 266,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,294.09/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.89

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