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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.38, 960.87 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.38, 960.87 and 315.57 is: 473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.38 : 960.87 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.38/960.87 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.38x = 960.87 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.38x = 303,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,221.75/640.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.50

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