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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 960.81 and 293.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 960.81 and 293.91 is: 440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 960.81 = 293.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/960.81 = 293.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 960.81 × 293.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 282,391.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,391.67/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.49

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