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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.12, 960.60 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.12, 960.60 and 293.92 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.12 : 960.60 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.12/960.60 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.12x = 960.60 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.12x = 282,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,339.55/640.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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