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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 965.66 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 965.66 and 278.30 is: 417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 965.66 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/965.66 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 965.66 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 268,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,744.20/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.42

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