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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 964.65 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 964.65 and 277.84 is: 416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 964.65 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/964.65 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 964.65 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 268,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,018.36/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.80

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