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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 964.62 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 964.62 and 277.65 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 964.62 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/964.62 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 964.62 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 267,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,826.74/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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