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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 961.20 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 961.20 and 275.50 is: 413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 961.20 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/961.20 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 961.20 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 264,811.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,811.80/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.48

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