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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.81, 960.96 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.81, 960.96 and 294.08 is: 441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.81 : 960.96 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.81/960.96 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.81x = 960.96 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.81x = 282,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,600.82/640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.00

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