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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 960.10 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 960.10 and 275.46 is: 412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 960.10 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/960.10 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 960.10 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 264,467.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,467.77/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.95

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