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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.56, 961.08 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.56, 961.08 and 315.72 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.56 : 961.08 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.56/961.08 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.56x = 961.08 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.56x = 303,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,432.18/640.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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