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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.34, 960.36 and 311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.34, 960.36 and 311.27 is: 466.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.34 : 960.36 = 311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.34/960.36 = 311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.34x = 960.36 × 311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.34x = 298,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,926.46/640.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.83

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