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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.74, 961.42 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.74, 961.42 and 316.04 is: 474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.74 : 961.42 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.74/961.42 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.74x = 961.42 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.74x = 303,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,841.58/640.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.20

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