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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 962.21 and 276.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 962.21 and 276.17 is: 414.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 962.21 = 276.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/962.21 = 276.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 962.21 × 276.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 265,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,729.42/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.16

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