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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 960.76 and 275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 960.76 and 275.34 is: 413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 960.76 = 275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/960.76 = 275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 960.76 × 275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 264,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,535.66/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.16

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