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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.36, 964.83 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.36, 964.83 and 277.92 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.36 : 964.83 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.36/964.83 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.36x = 964.83 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.36x = 268,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,145.55/643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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