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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.85, 961.22 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.85, 961.22 and 275.87 is: 413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.85 : 961.22 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.85/961.22 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.85x = 961.22 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.85x = 265,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,174.85/640.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.79

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