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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.89, 963.85 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.89, 963.85 and 295.98 is: 443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.89 : 963.85 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.89/963.85 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.89x = 963.85 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.89x = 285,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,284.94/642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.75

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