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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.33, 960.86 and 275.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.33, 960.86 and 275.29 is: 413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.33 : 960.86 = 275.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.33/960.86 = 275.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.33x = 960.86 × 275.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.33x = 264,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,513.77/640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.09

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