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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.05, 962.29 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.05, 962.29 and 294.89 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.05 : 962.29 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.05/962.29 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.05x = 962.29 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.05x = 283,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,771.37/642.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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