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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 965.38 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 965.38 and 278.30 is: 417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 965.38 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/965.38 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 965.38 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 268,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,665.25/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.69

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