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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 965.39 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 965.39 and 278.44 is: 417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 965.39 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/965.39 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 965.39 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 268,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,801.74/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.52

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