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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.50, 960.98 and 316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.50, 960.98 and 316.10 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.50 : 960.98 = 316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.50/960.98 = 316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.50x = 960.98 × 316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.50x = 303,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,765.78/640.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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