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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.01, 963.16 and 276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.01, 963.16 and 276.83 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.01 : 963.16 = 276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.01/963.16 = 276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.01x = 963.16 × 276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.01x = 266,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,631.58/642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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