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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.99, 961.58 and 275.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.99, 961.58 and 275.86 is: 413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.99 : 961.58 = 275.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.99/961.58 = 275.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.99x = 961.58 × 275.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.99x = 265,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,261.46/640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.83

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