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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.91, 962.56 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.91, 962.56 and 295.14 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.91 : 962.56 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.91/962.56 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.91x = 962.56 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.91x = 284,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,089.96/641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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