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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 964.56 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 964.56 and 277.88 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 964.56 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/964.56 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 964.56 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 268,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,031.93/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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