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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 965.31 and 278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 965.31 and 278.99 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 965.31 = 278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/965.31 = 278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 965.31 × 278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 269,311.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,311.84/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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