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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 960 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 960 and 315.44 is: 472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 960 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/960 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 960 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 302,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,822.40/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.75

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