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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 962.48 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 962.48 and 312.36 is: 468.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 962.48 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/962.48 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 962.48 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 300,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,640.25/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.20

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