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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.23, 960.87 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.23, 960.87 and 316.19 is: 473.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.23 : 960.87 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.23/960.87 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.23x = 960.87 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.23x = 303,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,817.49/641.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.80

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