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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.47, 962.82 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.47, 962.82 and 294.94 is: 442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.47 : 962.82 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.47/962.82 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.47x = 962.82 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.47x = 283,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,974.13/642.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.00

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