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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 961.47 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 961.47 and 275.70 is: 413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 961.47 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/961.47 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 961.47 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 265,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,080.88/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.60

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