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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.44, 962.25 and 294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.44, 962.25 and 294.76 is: 442.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.44 : 962.25 = 294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.44/962.25 = 294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.44x = 962.25 × 294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.44x = 283,632.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,632.81/641.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.18

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