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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.62, 965.43 and 278.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.62, 965.43 and 278.67 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.62 : 965.43 = 278.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.62/965.43 = 278.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.62x = 965.43 × 278.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.62x = 269,036.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,036.38/643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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