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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.41, 962.78 and 276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.41, 962.78 and 276.83 is: 414.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.41 : 962.78 = 276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.41/962.78 = 276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.41x = 962.78 × 276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.41x = 266,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,521.57/642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.88

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