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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 961.32 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641, 961.32 and 316.02 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 961.32 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/961.32 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 961.32 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 303,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,796.35/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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