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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.63, 962.11 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.63, 962.11 and 294.66 is: 441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.63 : 962.11 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.63/962.11 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.63x = 962.11 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.63x = 283,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,495.33/641.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.84

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