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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 963.09 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 963.09 and 276.48 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 963.09 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/963.09 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 963.09 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 266,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,275.12/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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