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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.50, 960.09 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.50, 960.09 and 275.52 is: 413.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.50 : 960.09 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.50/960.09 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.50x = 960.09 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.50x = 264,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,524.00/640.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.00

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