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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 964.51 and 296.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 964.51 and 296.01 is: 444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 964.51 = 296.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/964.51 = 296.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 964.51 × 296.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 285,503.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,503.87/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.11

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