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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.06, 961.66 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.06, 961.66 and 275.88 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.06 : 961.66 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.06/961.66 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.06x = 961.66 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.06x = 265,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,302.76/641.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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