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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 959.76 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 959.76 and 274.95 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 959.76 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/959.76 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 959.76 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 263,886.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,886.01/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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