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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 960.09 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 960.09 and 316.14 is: 473.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 960.09 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/960.09 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 960.09 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 303,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,522.85/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.85

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