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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.47, 962.89 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.47, 962.89 and 276.89 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.47 : 962.89 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.47/962.89 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.47x = 962.89 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.47x = 266,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,609.11/642.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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