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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.13, 963.38 and 295.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.13, 963.38 and 295.57 is: 443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.13 : 963.38 = 295.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.13/963.38 = 295.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.13x = 963.38 × 295.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.13x = 284,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,744.75/642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.44

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