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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.75, 961.17 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.75, 961.17 and 275.54 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.75 : 961.17 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.75/961.17 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.75x = 961.17 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.75x = 264,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,834.60/640.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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