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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.45, 964.56 and 278.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.45, 964.56 and 278.49 is: 417.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.45 : 964.56 = 278.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.45/964.56 = 278.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.45x = 964.56 × 278.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.45x = 268,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,620.31/643.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.47

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