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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.87, 961.65 and 316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.87, 961.65 and 316.24 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.87 : 961.65 = 316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.87/961.65 = 316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.87x = 961.65 × 316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.87x = 304,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,112.20/640.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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