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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 961.23 and 316.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 961.23 and 316.27 is: 474.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 961.23 = 316.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/961.23 = 316.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 961.23 × 316.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 304,010.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,010.60/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.18

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