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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.62, 962.63 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.62, 962.63 and 202.94 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.62 : 962.63 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.62/962.63 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.62x = 962.63 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.62x = 195,350.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,350.30/641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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