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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.21, 961.07 and 294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.21, 961.07 and 294.86 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.21 : 961.07 = 294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.21/961.07 = 294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.21x = 961.07 × 294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.21x = 283,382.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,382.03/641.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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