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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 964.62 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 964.62 and 277.80 is: 416.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 964.62 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/964.62 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 964.62 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 267,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,971.44/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.39

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