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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.30, 962.40 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.30, 962.40 and 295.03 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.30 : 962.40 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.30/962.40 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.30x = 962.40 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.30x = 283,933.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,933.77/641.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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