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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 962.69 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 962.69 and 276.65 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 962.69 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/962.69 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 962.69 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 266,324.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,324.07/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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