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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.71, 963.53 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.71, 963.53 and 277.45 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.71 : 963.53 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.71/963.53 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.71x = 963.53 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.71x = 267,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,331.40/642.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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