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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.81, 961.23 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.81, 961.23 and 294.13 is: 441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.81 : 961.23 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.81/961.23 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.81x = 961.23 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.81x = 282,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,728.88/640.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.20

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