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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 961.95 and 275.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 961.95 and 275.89 is: 413.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 961.95 = 275.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/961.95 = 275.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 961.95 × 275.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 265,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,391.27/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.91

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