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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.30, 960.54 and 315.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.30, 960.54 and 315.58 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.30 : 960.54 = 315.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.30/960.54 = 315.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.30x = 960.54 × 315.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.30x = 303,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,127.21/640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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