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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.46, 963.97 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.46, 963.97 and 277.16 is: 415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.46 : 963.97 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.46/963.97 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.46x = 963.97 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.46x = 267,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,173.93/642.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.86

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