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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.83, 960.95 and 294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.83, 960.95 and 294.27 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.83 : 960.95 = 294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.83/960.95 = 294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.83x = 960.95 × 294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.83x = 282,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,777.29/640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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