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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 964.91 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 964.91 and 278.44 is: 417.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 964.91 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/964.91 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 964.91 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 268,667.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,667.82/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.59

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