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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.65, 964.32 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.65, 964.32 and 317.25 is: 476.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.65 : 964.32 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.65/964.32 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.65x = 964.32 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.65x = 305,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,930.52/641.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.79

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