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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.43, 961.20 and 317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.43, 961.20 and 317.03 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.43 : 961.20 = 317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.43/961.20 = 317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.43x = 961.20 × 317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.43x = 304,724.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,724.43/641.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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