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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.90, 961.40 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.90, 961.40 and 275.70 is: 413.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.90 : 961.40 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.90/961.40 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.90x = 961.40 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.90x = 265,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,057.98/640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.57

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