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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.02, 961.45 and 294.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.02, 961.45 and 294.25 is: 441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.02 : 961.45 = 294.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.02/961.45 = 294.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.02x = 961.45 × 294.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.02x = 282,906.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,906.66/641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.34

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