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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 960.66 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 960.66 and 275.02 is: 412.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 960.66 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/960.66 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 960.66 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 264,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,200.71/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.71

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