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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 960.52 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 960.52 and 275.06 is: 412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 960.52 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/960.52 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 960.52 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 264,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,200.63/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.80

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