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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 962.31 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 962.31 and 294.91 is: 441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 962.31 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/962.31 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 962.31 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 283,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,794.84/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.99

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