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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 962.08 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 962.08 and 294.68 is: 442.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 962.08 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/962.08 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 962.08 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 283,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,507.40/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.05

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