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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.86, 961.70 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.86, 961.70 and 276.16 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.86 : 961.70 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.86/961.70 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.86x = 961.70 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.86x = 265,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,579.29/640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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