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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.23, 961.91 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.23, 961.91 and 275.94 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.23 : 961.91 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.23/961.91 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.23x = 961.91 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.23x = 265,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,429.45/641.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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