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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.92, 960.54 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.92, 960.54 and 275.27 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.92 : 960.54 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.92/960.54 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.92x = 960.54 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.92x = 264,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,403.04/640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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