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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 965.10 and 278.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 965.10 and 278.15 is: 417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 965.10 = 278.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/965.10 = 278.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 965.10 × 278.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 268,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,442.57/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.42

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