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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.64, 962.52 and 316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.64, 962.52 and 316.72 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.64 : 962.52 = 316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.64/962.52 = 316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.64x = 962.52 × 316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.64x = 304,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,849.33/641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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