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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 964.20 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 964.20 and 277.50 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 964.20 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/964.20 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 964.20 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 267,565.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,565.50/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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