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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.68, 961.76 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.68, 961.76 and 271.26 is: 406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.68 : 961.76 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.68/961.76 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.68x = 961.76 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.68x = 260,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,884.77/641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.56

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