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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 961.22 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 961.22 and 270.95 is: 406.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 961.22 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/961.22 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 961.22 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 260,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,436.91/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.22

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