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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 963.68 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 963.68 and 277.04 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 963.68 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/963.68 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 963.68 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 266,977.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,977.91/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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