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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.94, 962.96 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.94, 962.96 and 276.64 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.94 : 962.96 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.94/962.96 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.94x = 962.96 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.94x = 266,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,393.25/641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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