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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.22, 962.18 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.22, 962.18 and 316.61 is: 475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.22 : 962.18 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.22/962.18 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.22x = 962.18 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.22x = 304,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,629.42/641.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.08

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