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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 962.19 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 962.19 and 276.48 is: 414.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 962.19 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/962.19 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 962.19 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 266,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,026.29/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.33

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