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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.70, 963.44 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.70, 963.44 and 277.74 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.70 : 963.44 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.70/963.44 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.70x = 963.44 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.70x = 267,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,584.70/642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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