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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 965.97 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 965.97 and 278.76 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 965.97 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/965.97 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 965.97 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 269,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,273.80/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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