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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 960.02 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 960.02 and 315.32 is: 472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 960.02 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/960.02 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 960.02 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 302,713.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,713.51/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.96

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