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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 963.84 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 963.84 and 272.76 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 963.84 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/963.84 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 963.84 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 262,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,897.00/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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