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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 964.98 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 964.98 and 278.19 is: 417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 964.98 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/964.98 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 964.98 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 268,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,447.79/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.21

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