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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.01, 960.90 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.01, 960.90 and 311.56 is: 467.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.01 : 960.90 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.01/960.90 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.01x = 960.90 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.01x = 299,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,378.00/641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.04

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