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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 964.32 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 964.32 and 277.73 is: 416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 964.32 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/964.32 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 964.32 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 267,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,820.59/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.50

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