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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.14, 960.50 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.14, 960.50 and 315.46 is: 473.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.14 : 960.50 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.14/960.50 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.14x = 960.50 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.14x = 302,999.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,999.33/640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.33

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