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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.68, 962.56 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.68, 962.56 and 316.16 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.68 : 962.56 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.68/962.56 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.68x = 962.56 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.68x = 304,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,322.97/641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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