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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 961.97 and 275.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 961.97 and 275.98 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 961.97 = 275.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/961.97 = 275.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 961.97 × 275.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 265,478.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,478.29/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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