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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.48, 964.80 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.48, 964.80 and 278.16 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.48 : 964.80 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.48/964.80 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.48x = 964.80 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.48x = 268,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,368.77/643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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