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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 963.56 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 963.56 and 277.44 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 963.56 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/963.56 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 963.56 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 267,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,330.09/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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