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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.35, 961.95 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.35, 961.95 and 275.90 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.35 : 961.95 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.35/961.95 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.35x = 961.95 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.35x = 265,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,402.01/641.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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