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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.81, 962.93 and 295.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.81, 962.93 and 295.66 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.81 : 962.93 = 295.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.81/962.93 = 295.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.81x = 962.93 × 295.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.81x = 284,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,701.92/642.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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