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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.09, 963.13 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.09, 963.13 and 295.13 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.09 : 963.13 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.09/963.13 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.09x = 963.13 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.09x = 284,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,250.88/642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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