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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.24, 958.73 and 314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.24, 958.73 and 314.75 is: 471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.24 : 958.73 = 314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.24/958.73 = 314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.24x = 958.73 × 314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.24x = 301,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,760.27/640.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.32

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