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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.01, 963.30 and 312.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.01, 963.30 and 312.77 is: 469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.01 : 963.30 = 312.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.01/963.30 = 312.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.01x = 963.30 × 312.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.01x = 301,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,291.34/642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.29

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