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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.85, 961.34 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.85, 961.34 and 315.90 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.85 : 961.34 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.85/961.34 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.85x = 961.34 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.85x = 303,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,685.73/640.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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