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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.20, 960.45 and 294.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.20, 960.45 and 294.83 is: 441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.20 : 960.45 = 294.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.20/960.45 = 294.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.20x = 960.45 × 294.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.20x = 283,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,169.47/641.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.62

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