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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 963.65 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 963.65 and 295.70 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 963.65 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/963.65 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 963.65 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 284,947.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,947.23/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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