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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 962.01 and 316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 962.01 and 316.89 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 962.01 = 316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/962.01 = 316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 962.01 × 316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 304,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,851.35/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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