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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 961.50 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 961.50 and 316.28 is: 474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 961.50 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/961.50 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 961.50 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 304,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,103.22/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.15

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