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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.95, 960.07 and 294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.95, 960.07 and 294.58 is: 441.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.95 : 960.07 = 294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.95/960.07 = 294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.95x = 960.07 × 294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.95x = 282,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,817.42/640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.25

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