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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.78, 961.02 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.78, 961.02 and 275.74 is: 413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.78 : 961.02 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.78/961.02 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.78x = 961.02 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.78x = 264,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,991.65/640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.55

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