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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.60, 961.22 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.60, 961.22 and 275.28 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.60 : 961.22 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.60/961.22 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.60x = 961.22 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.60x = 264,604.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,604.64/640.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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