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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.95, 962.44 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.95, 962.44 and 295.04 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.95 : 962.44 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.95/962.44 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.95x = 962.44 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.95x = 283,958.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,958.30/641.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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