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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.45, 962.90 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.45, 962.90 and 295.30 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.45 : 962.90 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.45/962.90 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.45x = 962.90 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.45x = 284,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,344.37/642.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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