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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.44, 961.44 and 294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.44, 961.44 and 294.40 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.44 : 961.44 = 294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.44/961.44 = 294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.44x = 961.44 × 294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.44x = 283,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,047.94/641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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