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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.37, 962.08 and 294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.37, 962.08 and 294.54 is: 441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.37 : 962.08 = 294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.37/962.08 = 294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.37x = 962.08 × 294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.37x = 283,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,371.04/641.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.82

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