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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.01, 964.66 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.01, 964.66 and 277.83 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.01 : 964.66 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.01/964.66 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.01x = 964.66 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.01x = 268,011.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,011.49/643.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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