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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.56, 963.62 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.56, 963.62 and 277.28 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.56 : 963.62 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.56/963.62 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.56x = 963.62 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.56x = 267,192.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,192.55/642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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