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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.45, 961.81 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.45, 961.81 and 275.94 is: 413.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.45 : 961.81 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.45/961.81 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.45x = 961.81 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.45x = 265,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,401.16/641.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.75

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