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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.96, 961.77 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.96, 961.77 and 316.28 is: 474.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.96 : 961.77 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.96/961.77 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.96x = 961.77 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.96x = 304,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,188.62/640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.58

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