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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 961.68 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 961.68 and 275.94 is: 413.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 961.68 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/961.68 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 961.68 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 265,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,365.98/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.83

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