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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.57, 962.36 and 293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.57, 962.36 and 293.86 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.57 : 962.36 = 293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.57/962.36 = 293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.57x = 962.36 × 293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.57x = 282,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,792.83/641.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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