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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.74, 964.92 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.74, 964.92 and 273.76 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.74 : 964.92 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.74/964.92 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.74x = 964.92 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.74x = 264,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,156.50/643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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