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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 963.14 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 963.14 and 276.82 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 963.14 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/963.14 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 963.14 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 266,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,612.62/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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