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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 966.04 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 966.04 and 278.52 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 966.04 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/966.04 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 966.04 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 269,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,061.46/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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