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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 961.31 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 961.31 and 294.26 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 961.31 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/961.31 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 961.31 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 282,871.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,871.01/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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