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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.73, 966.05 and 278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.73, 966.05 and 278.61 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.73 : 966.05 = 278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.73/966.05 = 278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.73x = 966.05 × 278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.73x = 269,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,149.80/643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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