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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.10, 961.84 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.10, 961.84 and 316.70 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.10 : 961.84 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.10/961.84 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.10x = 961.84 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.10x = 304,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,614.73/641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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