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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 960.54 and 275.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 960.54 and 275.25 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 960.54 = 275.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/960.54 = 275.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 960.54 × 275.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 264,388.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,388.64/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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