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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 960.51 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641, 960.51 and 311.58 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 960.51 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/960.51 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 960.51 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 299,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,275.71/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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