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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.45, 961.05 and 275.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.45, 961.05 and 275.23 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.45 : 961.05 = 275.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.45/961.05 = 275.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.45x = 961.05 × 275.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.45x = 264,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,504.99/640.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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