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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.53, 960.06 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.53, 960.06 and 275.52 is: 412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.53 : 960.06 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.53/960.06 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.53x = 960.06 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.53x = 264,515.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,515.73/640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.96

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