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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 962.84 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 962.84 and 317.16 is: 476.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 962.84 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/962.84 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 962.84 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 305,374.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,374.33/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.02

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