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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 965.40 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 965.40 and 278.43 is: 417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 965.40 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/965.40 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 965.40 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 268,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,796.32/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.77

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