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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 960.22 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 960.22 and 275.12 is: 412.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 960.22 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/960.22 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 960.22 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 264,175.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,175.73/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.49

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