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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 965.60 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 965.60 and 278.26 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 965.60 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/965.60 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 965.60 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 268,687.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,687.86/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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