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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 963.57 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 963.57 and 316.76 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 963.57 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/963.57 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 963.57 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 305,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,215.62/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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