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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.01, 962.40 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.01, 962.40 and 312.56 is: 468.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.01 : 962.40 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.01/962.40 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.01x = 962.40 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.01x = 300,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,807.74/642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.54

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