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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.62, 960.02 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.62, 960.02 and 316.22 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.62 : 960.02 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.62/960.02 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.62x = 960.02 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.62x = 303,577.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,577.52/640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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