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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.05, 961.61 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.05, 961.61 and 275.87 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.05 : 961.61 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.05/961.61 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.05x = 961.61 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.05x = 265,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,280.38/641.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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