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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 963.74 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 963.74 and 277.20 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 963.74 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/963.74 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 963.74 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 267,148.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,148.73/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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