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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 961.74 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 961.74 and 294.74 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 961.74 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/961.74 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 961.74 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 283,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,463.25/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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