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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.56, 962.67 and 296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.56, 962.67 and 296.18 is: 443.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.56 : 962.67 = 296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.56/962.67 = 296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.56x = 962.67 × 296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.56x = 285,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,123.51/642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.73

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