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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 963.94 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 963.94 and 296.04 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 963.94 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/963.94 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 963.94 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 285,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,364.80/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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