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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.37, 962.40 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.37, 962.40 and 316.74 is: 475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.37 : 962.40 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.37/962.40 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.37x = 962.40 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.37x = 304,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,830.58/641.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.28

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