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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.94, 966.07 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.94, 966.07 and 278.64 is: 418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.94 : 966.07 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.94/966.07 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.94x = 966.07 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.94x = 269,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,180.91/643.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.02

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