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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.25, 964.67 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.25, 964.67 and 277.94 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.25 : 964.67 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.25/964.67 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.25x = 964.67 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.25x = 268,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,120.38/643.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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