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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.59, 961.61 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.59, 961.61 and 294.44 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.59 : 961.61 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.59/961.61 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.59x = 961.61 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.59x = 283,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,138.48/641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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