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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.91, 962.73 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.91, 962.73 and 276.66 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.91 : 962.73 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.91/962.73 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.91x = 962.73 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.91x = 266,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,348.88/641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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