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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.80, 962.72 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.80, 962.72 and 295.43 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.80 : 962.72 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.80/962.72 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.80x = 962.72 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.80x = 284,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,416.87/641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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