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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.78, 965.83 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.78, 965.83 and 278.82 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.78 : 965.83 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.78/965.83 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.78x = 965.83 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.78x = 269,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,292.72/643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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