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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.95, 961.80 and 275.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.95, 961.80 and 275.73 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.95 : 961.80 = 275.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.95/961.80 = 275.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.95x = 961.80 × 275.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.95x = 265,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,197.11/640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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