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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.20, 961.95 and 295.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.20, 961.95 and 295.83 is: 443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.20 : 961.95 = 295.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.20/961.95 = 295.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.20x = 961.95 × 295.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.20x = 284,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,573.67/642.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.12

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