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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.78, 963.30 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.78, 963.30 and 277.05 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.78 : 963.30 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.78/963.30 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.78x = 963.30 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.78x = 266,882.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,882.27/642.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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