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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.80, 965.04 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.80, 965.04 and 278.28 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.80 : 965.04 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.80/965.04 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.80x = 965.04 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.80x = 268,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,551.33/643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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