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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.54, 961.81 and 276.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.54, 961.81 and 276.23 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.54 : 961.81 = 276.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.54/961.81 = 276.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.54x = 961.81 × 276.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.54x = 265,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,682.49/641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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