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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.93, 963.84 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.93, 963.84 and 277.97 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.93 : 963.84 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.93/963.84 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.93x = 963.84 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.93x = 267,913.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,913.79/642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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