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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.22, 959.86 and 274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.22, 959.86 and 274.78 is: 411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.22 : 959.86 = 274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.22/959.86 = 274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.22x = 959.86 × 274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.22x = 263,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,750.33/640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.97

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