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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.64, 961.76 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.64, 961.76 and 311.88 is: 467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.64 : 961.76 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.64/961.76 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.64x = 961.76 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.64x = 299,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,953.71/641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.48

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