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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 961.27 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 961.27 and 294.44 is: 441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 961.27 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/961.27 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 961.27 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 283,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,030.80/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.47

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