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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.28, 964.68 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.28, 964.68 and 278.04 is: 416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.28 : 964.68 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.28/964.68 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.28x = 964.68 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.28x = 268,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,219.63/643.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.96

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