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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.42, 964.08 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.42, 964.08 and 277.46 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.42 : 964.08 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.42/964.08 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.42x = 964.08 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.42x = 267,488.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,488.82/642.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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