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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.49, 960.17 and 311.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.49, 960.17 and 311.23 is: 466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.49 : 960.17 = 311.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.49/960.17 = 311.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.49x = 960.17 × 311.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.49x = 298,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,829.75/640.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.56

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