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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.35, 963.69 and 276.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.35, 963.69 and 276.95 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.35 : 963.69 = 276.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.35/963.69 = 276.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.35x = 963.69 × 276.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.35x = 266,893.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,893.95/642.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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