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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.98, 960.67 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.98, 960.67 and 275.35 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.98 : 960.67 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.98/960.67 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.98x = 960.67 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.98x = 264,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,520.48/640.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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