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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.09, 960.82 and 312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.09, 960.82 and 312.11 is: 467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.09 : 960.82 = 312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.09/960.82 = 312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.09x = 960.82 × 312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.09x = 299,880.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,880.72/641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.77

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