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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.74, 963.43 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.74, 963.43 and 272.75 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.74 : 963.43 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.74/963.43 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.74x = 963.43 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.74x = 262,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,775.53/642.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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