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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 961.24 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 961.24 and 294.72 is: 441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 961.24 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/961.24 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 961.24 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 283,296.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,296.65/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.85

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