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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.61, 960.18 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.61, 960.18 and 311.72 is: 467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.61 : 960.18 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.61/960.18 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.61x = 960.18 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.61x = 299,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,302.51/640.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.21

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