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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.46, 963.71 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.46, 963.71 and 290.99 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.46 : 963.71 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.46/963.71 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.46x = 963.71 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.46x = 280,433.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,433.11/642.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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