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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.28, 963.32 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.28, 963.32 and 277.06 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.28 : 963.32 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.28/963.32 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.28x = 963.32 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.28x = 266,897.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,897.44/642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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