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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 961.86 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 961.86 and 316.36 is: 474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 961.86 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/961.86 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 961.86 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 304,294.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,294.03/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.66

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