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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 961.47 and 275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 961.47 and 275.55 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 961.47 = 275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/961.47 = 275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 961.47 × 275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 264,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,933.06/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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