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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 965.65 and 278.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 965.65 and 278.31 is: 417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 965.65 = 278.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/965.65 = 278.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 965.65 × 278.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 268,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,750.05/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.42

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