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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 961.38 and 294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 961.38 and 294.15 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 961.38 = 294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/961.38 = 294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 961.38 × 294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 282,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,789.93/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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