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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 965.70 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 965.70 and 278.16 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 965.70 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/965.70 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 965.70 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 268,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,617.42/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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