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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 964.80 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 964.80 and 277.92 is: 417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 964.80 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/964.80 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 964.80 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 268,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,137.22/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.04

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