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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.02, 961.78 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.02, 961.78 and 270.92 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.02 : 961.78 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.02/961.78 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.02x = 961.78 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.02x = 260,559.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,559.27/641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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