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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.71, 961.16 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.71, 961.16 and 294.18 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.71 : 961.16 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.71/961.16 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.71x = 961.16 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.71x = 282,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,752.58/640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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