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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 961.67 and 294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 961.67 and 294.98 is: 442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 961.67 = 294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/961.67 = 294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 961.67 × 294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 283,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,674.35/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.13

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