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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 960.78 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 960.78 and 315.78 is: 473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 960.78 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/960.78 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 960.78 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 303,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,395.11/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.73

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