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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 961.08 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 961.08 and 294.06 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 961.08 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/961.08 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 961.08 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 282,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,615.18/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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