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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.90, 961.72 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.90, 961.72 and 270.68 is: 406.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.90 : 961.72 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.90/961.72 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.90x = 961.72 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.90x = 260,313.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,313.56/640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.17

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