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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.35, 961.74 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.35, 961.74 and 294.60 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.35 : 961.74 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.35/961.74 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.35x = 961.74 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.35x = 283,332.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,332.21/641.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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