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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643, 964.62 and 277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643, 964.62 and 277.66 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643 : 964.62 = 277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643/964.62 = 277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643x = 964.62 × 277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643x = 267,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,836.39/643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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