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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.43, 959.84 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.43, 959.84 and 274.79 is: 411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.43 : 959.84 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.43/959.84 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.43x = 959.84 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.43x = 263,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,754.43/640.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.84

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