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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 960.54 and 311.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 960.54 and 311.16 is: 466.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 960.54 = 311.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/960.54 = 311.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 960.54 × 311.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 298,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,881.63/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.77

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