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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 959.18 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 959.18 and 315.90 is: 473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 959.18 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/959.18 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 959.18 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 303,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,003.38/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.12

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