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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 961.09 and 311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 961.09 and 311.86 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 961.09 = 311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/961.09 = 311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 961.09 × 311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 299,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,725.53/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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