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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.83, 963.75 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.83, 963.75 and 295.92 is: 443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.83 : 963.75 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.83/963.75 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.83x = 963.75 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.83x = 285,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,192.90/642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.65

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