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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 962.77 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 962.77 and 295.44 is: 442.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 962.77 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/962.77 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 962.77 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 284,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,440.77/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.97

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